Jasper County · Indiana
Tree removal in Rensselaer, IN
Rensselaer: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Rensselaer
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Jasper County
- 39
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rensselaer, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 23, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jasper County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 65 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 39 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jasper County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 127 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 50 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rensselaer
| Households | 2,260 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1955 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co |
|---|---|
| Carroll-White REMC | |
| City of Rensselaer |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Jasper County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rensselaer
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1955, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Tree on power lines
- Who pays?
- Should it come down?
Rules in Indiana
Indiana: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Indiana Department of Insurance.